Head Lifeguard

Salary : $36,321.58 - $52,303.08 Annually
Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: U6765-0926
Department: AQUATICS
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A High school diploma or GED or higher. Must have 500 hours of Lifeguarding experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.


Licenses and Certificates: Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ARC), and Lifeguard Management certifications by time of hire.


Physical Requirements: Mobility within a swimming pool environment; must participate in rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.

General Purpose
Under general supervision, to oversee the duties and responsibilities of the lifeguard staff to ensure patron safety, effective surveillance, and supervise assigned staff in the absence of the pool manager.

Typical Duties
Monitors swimming pool and surrounding area to enforce safety rules and regulations; cautions swimmers about unsafe swimming practices; rescues swimmers using necessary lifesaving techniques; administers minor first aid; assist in accounting for cash handling procedures and reports.


Ensure proper operating condition of all equipment and facility and swimming pool water meets health standards. Inspects swimming pool equipment to ensure it is safe and in working order. Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to the swimming pool's filtration and chlorinating systems; and provides maintenance support (chemical tests, maintenance order requests) as needed. Cleans pool, pool area, and grounds and ensures pool gets vacuumed. Maintains a clean facility, including bathrooms; and assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies.


Maintains communication with aquatics administrative personnel concerning pool operations. Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel. Trains assigned swimming pool personnel. Assists in presenting safety briefings to the public and other organizations. Assists in the scheduling and coordinating of aquatics programs. Ensures lifeguard staff maintain a high level of swimming fitness.


Informs Pool Manager when supplies are needed and if equipment needs repair. Checks all gates and doors at closing time. Makes sure all water rescue equipment is properly maintained and ready for use in an emergency.


Supervising proper and timely lifeguard rotations and staff breaks during public operating hours. Supervise staff enforcing policies and procedures. Carry out all duties as assigned by the pool manager. Perform related management duties as assigned by the pool manager.

Other duties as assigned.

General Information


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Please note: This is an unclassified position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.


To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.


Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01


Do you have a High school diploma, GED or higher?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a minimum of 500 hours of Lifeguarding experience?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I understand that I must be at least 18 years of age by the time of hire.

04


Do you currently hold the following certifications: Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ARC), and Lifeguard Management?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I understand that I must hold all certifications listed by time of hire.

05


This position has the following physical requirements: Mobility within a swimming pool environment and must participate in rescuing swimmers. Are you able to meet the physical requirements for this position?

• Yes
• No

06


Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

07


Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question